9/24/2025
Greetings Britannians,
It is with great honor and joy that we celebrate 28 incredible years of Ultima Online! Since 1997, Britannia has been home to countless adventurers spanning generations—and for your unwavering support through the decades, we say thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Starting today, veteran players can log in and claim this year’s anniversary rewards, featuring a collection of orchid-themed delights to commemorate the occasion!
We invite you to join us later today for our Anniversary Celebration! For those unable to attend, the festivities will be streamed in full on our YouTube and Twitch channels—don’t miss it! And throughout the day, don’t forget to stop by the official Ultima Online Discord for exciting giveaways!
The Road Ahead
As we honor our storied past, we also look forward to the future. Here’s a glimpse of what lies ahead for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026.
Publish 121 — Mid-October
Prepare for a cornucopia of holiday fun!
- Face off against the fearsome Butchers and discover brand-new Jack-o’-Lantern designs.
- Hunt skeletons roaming the cemeteries of Britannia, now offering new collectible hues.
- Earn fresh rewards in the Huntmaster’s Challenge.
- December brings the return of Krampus, along with festive holiday gifts and a brand-new set of decorative gift boxes—perfect for the Artisan Festival!
The Draconic Awakening
A brand-new live event takes flight this fall! Brave the depths of Britannia’s dungeons to challenge draconic foes, scour dragon nests for treasures, and—if you dare—face the Dragon Matriarch herself. Victorious adventurers may even claim an all-new dragon mount among the many rewards!
Looking Ahead to 2026
The team is hard at work in the high-concept phase, shaping the next year of adventure. Some of our key areas of focus include:
- Player vs. Player Combat — evolving combat to be more dynamic and engaging.
- Housing — improvements and updates to make your Britannian homes even more special.
- New Legacy Season 2 — a bold new chapter in the evolution of Ultima Online.
We’ve also heard the community’s call to breathe new life into some beloved encounters. To that end, we are excited to introduce four brand-new Britannia-exclusive holidays in 2026—Kindlehart, Sprite Light, Moonveil, and Shardfall—each blending the spirit of old encounters with fresh challenges and rewards.
Meanwhile, work continues on an updated Classic Client and a steady march of bug fixes and quality of life updates to ensure a smooth and magical journey for all.
Thank you for your passion, your stories, and your dedication to keeping Britannia alive.
Long live Britannia!
– The UO Team
